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Originally Posted by landcruiser123 Hello iGurus,  (please bear with a few questions from a person who has never used an i*** device before)
What is the main differences between Android and iOS? I'm considering getting an iPhone SE for grad school in USA.
I see a deal in AT&T prepaid- $245 for the device (yes, brand new) and a I have use their service for a minimum of 6 months.
1. Is there anything specifically I'll miss from Android? (Has anyone ever felt this) |
You will miss installation of paid apps for free (you can jailbreak but for a beginner, that process could get cumbersome). Apple has blocked installation of unsigned package apps from iOS 9+ Quote:
2. Also, how many more OS updates will the SE get?
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Apple skips a generation every time it launches a major version of iOS. with the launch of iOS 11, iPhone 5 will face the axe. Since iPhone6 and iPhone6s Shares the same processor. I think you are good to for at least an year. but performance will be little bit sluggish on iPhone SE with iOS 11 Quote:
3. Do I compulsorily need to use iTunes on my windows PC to upload music into the phone?
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Not all all. I don't think you have to use iTunes at all for copy paste to and from the iPhone . I personally think iTunes is too complicated for normal use and if you have multiple iOS devices the situation becomes even more complicated. There is a third party app called 'syncios' completely free and using this application is as simple as copy paste for all your songs/contacts/messages/photos/app backup etc Quote:
4. How good is google integration? (Contacts, Drive, Calendar, Photo sync etc) I literally live in the google ecosystem and wouldn't consider moving away at all.
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Compared to Android, its not much integrated into iOS. You do get your contacts, reminders and notes automatically synced and then there is google drive and Google Photo app that is available on App-store for free. Quote:
5. Have you bought any (commonly used) apps?
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Commonly used productivity apps are usually free. Quote:
6. Is 32 GB good enough considering I won't keep too many images/music offline?
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In 32GB, usable space would be around 26–28 gigs. It would be sufficient for you if you back up photos on your computer after every 6 months. You would easily be able to play all the games and all. I have a 128 GB iPhone 7 Plus and I have only used 21 gigs yet. Quote:
7. Will I be willing to use Android again? |
I personally feel that the GUI of iOS way more beautiful and advanced than android but Android v/s iOS debate is very sensitive. I had heard so much about One Plus 5 but after a week I realized that it is not my cup of the tea. So, I think you just have to use it and decide. All the best!
I have been using iPhones ever since I could remember. I had tried One Plus 5, sold within a week's purchase. It's like once you go black you can never go back. :-) Also, I being an apple fan boy, my answers will be a little biased Mod Note : Please do NOT reply to posts using bold text within a quoted post, as it leads to visual discomfort for readers. Additionally, it's inconvenient to quote & reply to such a post.
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Thanks!
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